In The Magazine

THE LAST WORD: By Andrew M. Mwenda How economic success has tended to create more political trouble for Museveni than comfort Very many Ugandans are angry, very angry. They feel the country has lost direction. They argue that our politics is corrupted, our democracy in retreat, and elections are rigged. …

An investigation reveals who really is behind Facebook character How do you track a character who is hell-bent on hiding their identity on the online social networking service, Facebook? That is the task several individuals and intelligence institutions in Uganda have sought to answer as they sought to unmask a …

During a Feb.10 meeting with the media, New Chairman of Electoral Commission Justice Simon Byabakama dispelled reports that the country will conduct LC 1 and 2 polls in March saying that the government has delayed to release funds. Byabakama who was unsure about when the elections will finally be held …

On Feb.10, events to mark parliament week ended with a ‘public plenary’ where members of the public were engaged in discussions about the measures to mitigate adverse effects of climate change in parliament chambers. According to speaker Rebecca Kadaga, this was meant to give the public a feel of what …

Parliament on Feb.10 released a roadmap for election of the nine members who will represent the country in the regional parliament – the East African Legislative Assembly (EALA). In a statement issued by clerk to parliament 38 independent candidates and 10 party flag bearers had been nominated and were set …

On Feb.10, the Ministry of Health received nine tuberculosis testing machines worth $153,000 as a donation from the US government. Dubbed GeneXpert machines, the equipment that can form an accurate diagnose of a TB patient in just two hours will enable health workers detect and monitor both tuberculosis and drug-resistant …

COMMENT: By Jim O’Neill Six major indicators suggest the global economy is growing at the fastest rate in many years Disconcerting political developments in the United States and the United Kingdom might lead one to conclude that an already challenged world economy will struggle even more in the near term. …

  The world could be caught off guard by these potentially transformative developments Economic pundits traditionally offer their (traditionally inaccurate) New Year predictions at the beginning of January. But global conditions this year are anything but traditional, so it seemed appropriate to wait until US President Donald Trump settled into …

COMMENT: By Alex Turihohabwe Even with high pay, facilitation, professionals who have lived in town fear village life To date every parent would wish his/her child to perform well and join a very competitive school. The competitive schools today include Kings College Buddo, St Mary’s Namagunga, St Mary’s Kisubi, Gayaza …

Beverly Nambozo Nsengiyunva is an inspiration to herself.  She is the brain behind Beverly Nambozo Poetry Award. At only ten years, Nambozo was a bibliophile consuming books like food. Even when her mother pushed her to sleep she would read under the covers late into the night. Born in Kampala …